Italy Blocks Chinese AI App DeepSeek Over Privacy Concerns
Italian regulators have suspended access to DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot app, from Apple and Google app stores due to data privacy concerns. The move comes as authorities investigate the company's data handling practices and storage of user information on Chinese servers.
Pro-Russian Hackers Launch DDoS Attack on Italian Infrastructure
Multiple Italian websites, including Milan's airports and the Foreign Ministry, faced cyberattacks from pro-Russian group NoName057(16). The attacks, quickly contained by Italy's cybersecurity agency, prompted the creation of a new cybersecurity department.
Italy's Affordable Spyware Revolution: How Budget-Friendly Surveillance Tools Are Reshaping the Global Market
Italy has emerged as a major player in surveillance technology by offering law enforcement agencies spyware tools for just €150 per day. Unlike premium vendors like NSO Group, Italian firms focus on basic but functional tools, making surveillance technology more accessible while drawing less scrutiny.